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AC08 YTT

2008 BMW Z4

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,497 mi
Last recorded101,497 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Z455,168 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YTT
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 101,497 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 99,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 99,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 97,982 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 96,401 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 89,028 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,025 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake light on dashboard

tyre light on

Pass 21 Feb 2020 85,304 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 85,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,581 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,148 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 70,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake warning lamp on

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,519 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 58,486 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,230 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 52,230 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,687 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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AC08 YTT is a 2008 BMW Z4 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 55,168 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 YTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 YTT registered?

AC08 YTT is a 2008 BMW Z4, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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